FALCONARA ALBANESE

Falconara Albanese is a centre just inland
of the Tyrrhenian coasts of Calabria near to Cosenza.

History

Its foundation came about during the XV century, following
the migration of seven Albanian families, who arrived in Italy
by following Elena, Giovanni Castriota, the King of Albania's
sister, and Giorgio Castriota Skanderberg's daughter. She
arrived to marry Prince Bisignano Sollazzi.
Initially, allocated nearer the coast, at the beginning of
the XVI century, they moved to higher ground to shelter from
Turkish incursions.

Its name seems to be derived from the presence of some hawks
on the rocks known as Castelluccia.

Falconara Albanese was a rural home of Fiumefreddo Bruzio
and Sanseverino property until 1528, the year in which it
passed hands to the Marquises of Rende, who remained in power
until the end of feudalism (1806).

A visit to the City

Here one can visit the San Michele Parochial and the Madonna
del Buon Consiglio Church.
The Castelluccia rock dominates from on high, which can be
approached through stairs allowing the visitor to also enjoy
a beautiful panorama.